By Beka Compton
The Times
Dayton-Waitsburg students select athletic combine mascot
The selection process was postponed in March 2020, after combine officials learned of selection process problems and concerns
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March 18, 2021
Ross Hamann and Bo Stevenson
Bo Stevenson and Ross Hamann will collaborate on a final mascot design that will incorporate features from each of their original artwork and suggestions from the Dayton and Waitsburg ASB officers. We should have a mascot design in 3 to 4 weeks. Thanks to Bo Stevenson and Ross Hamann for their work to create the design for DW Wolfpack!
WAITSBURG-The students at both Dayton and Waitsburg School districts have selected a new mascot for the Dayton-Waitsburg Athletic Combine, Waitsburg School District announced Monday.
The process for selecting a new mascot began in November 2019, when the Dayton Waitsburg Athletic Combine Committee voted to continue the combine indefinitely. Both schools allowed their respective student bodies to submit mascot suggestions before voting. In March of 2020, the DWACC postponed the final selection after school and community concerns were raised over the voting process. Some students and parents stated the voting process felt rushed and unfair.
The selection process was unexpectedly delayed due to restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the schools were able to narrow down mascot options to the DW Thrashers, DW Valley Kings, and the DW Wolfpack.
Stephanie Wooderchak, Waitsburg Secondary Principal, announced that the 6-12 grade students voted for the DW Wolfpack. Local artists Bo Stevenson and Ross Hamann are currently working on mascot mock-up designs, which should be completed in the next three to four weeks.
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